Dell 15 15.6" LDC15255-A391BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2025
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell 15 15.6" LDC15255-A391BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2025
Most users are highly satisfied with this Dell laptop, praising its fast performance, good value for the price (often under $300), and quality display. However, a detailed negative review highlights severe issues like very short battery life, a dim screen, loud fan noise, and a cheap plastic build. While the majority recommend it for basic tasks like office work and web browsing, the battery and build quality are common drawbacks.
Pros
- Fast boot time and performance
- Excellent value for money (under $300)
- High-quality Full HD 15.6" display
- Backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Very short battery life (2-3 hours)
- Dim screen with poor brightness
- Loud fan noise
- Cheap plastic case that flexes
- Slow RAM speed (2667 MHz instead of 3200)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| Dell 15 15.6" LDC15255-A391BLK-PUS | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 610M | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.90 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell 15 15.6" LDC15255-A391BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (26th percentile)
- Below average gpu (30th percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.